Protester shot dead in central Myanmar and two Australians in custody

Yangon (AFP) March 21, 2021

Security forces in Myanmar shot dead an anti-coup protester Sunday, as the Australian government confirmed it is assisting two nationals who were detained after trying to leave Yangon. Myanmar has been in turmoil since soldiers ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi last month, triggering nationwide protests demanding a return to democracy. Security forces have responded with lethal f